Answer true or false to the reason given in the following statement: Because the exotoxin is the problem not the bacteria,antibiotic treatment of the bacterial infection is ineffective.

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Exotoxins are poisonous substances secreted by some bacteria, and in some infections, the toxins released by bacteria cause more damage than the bacteria themselves. Antibiotics only target the bacteria and do not neutralize the toxins, so they may be ineffective in treating infections caused by exotoxin-producing bacteria.

Answer True or False to the Reason Given in the Following